Real Madrid’s incredible ability to stage dramatic comebacks has become a hallmark of the Spanish giants, particularly at their iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium. On Tuesday, October 22, they added yet another remarkable chapter to this legacy.
Starting as favorites at home, Real had a shaky first half, unable to generate strong attacks, and by the 34th minute, they were trailing 2-0 due to defensive errors. Borussia Dortmund capitalized on Real’s mistakes, with goals from Donnyell Malen and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
However, the tide turned in the final 30 minutes and extra time. Real Madrid launched an extraordinary comeback, scoring five goals. Brazilian star Vinicius Jr. stole the spotlight with a stunning hat-trick, while Lucas Vázquez and Antonio Rüdiger each added a goal, leading Real to a 5-2 victory.
The comeback began in the 60th minute when Rüdiger headed in Kylian Mbappé’s cross. Two minutes later, Vinicius found the net after a defensive slip from Dortmund. Vázquez’s strike gave Real the lead, followed by Vinicius’ second in the 86th minute with a powerful shot from outside the box. He completed his hat-trick in added time, sealing the win.
With this triumph, Real Madrid climbed to ninth place in the Champions League standings, continuing their tradition of thrilling comebacks on the European stage.
